DEMAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Demand is made up of those who what to travel those who might travel and those who just are not interested in travel. demand is the travel generating region.

determinants of demand

demographics; household size, age of children etc.
disposable income
mobility; ability to move aroud freely e.g own private car
government regulations; visas
socio cultural factors; trends
competitive prices
geographical factors;climate, urban /rural

Maslow hierarchy of needs

self actualisation
self esteem
love and belonging
safety
physiological

ELEMENTS OF DEMAND

Effective/actual demand-the ones who travel and use tourism facielities
supressed demand-do not takke part for some other reason
no demand-they simply dont whant to travel
potential demand-motivated but have no time or finances to support travel have potential of being part of the effective demand.
deferred demand-lack motivation usualy have problem with the supply side of things